Spanish sides ride luck to take important wins in Europa League

MADRID, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Isco netted the winning goal as Betis claimed their first win in the Europa League with a 2-1 triumph at home against Sparta Prague.

The former Real Madrid midfielder scored a 78th-minute header following a cross from Guido Rodriguez, earning the southern Spanish team three vital points after losing their opening match to Glasgow Rangers.

Veljko Birmancevic stunned the Betis fan